The Brain in Love: 12 Lessons to Enhance Your Love Life

I have read several books by Dr. Amen, and enjoy his enthusiastic writing style that accompanies his vast research in psychology and psychiatry, which is detailed thoroughly in his books. This book is no exception. While this book is not about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder specifically, it is important to note that Dr. Amen is one of the world's top experts in ADHD and brain imaging through PET scans. His research and developments in PET scanning have been truly ground breaking to help advance the understanding of ADHD as a biological disorder, as well as help understand and treat behavioral and psychological issues that are caused by something in the brain - a brain injury, trauma, etc. - that are so often never discovered, and those suffering from them live difficult, anguish-filled lives because they cannot find any truly effective treatment or help.In any case, Dr. Amen has taken his great understanding of the brain as connected to people's behaviors and patterns, and applied it to romantic relationships. This book is not a self-help book along the lines of "How to Make Anyone Fall in Love With You," or "Find the Love of Your Live in 30 Days," etc. It is a well researched book with a lot of medical and scientific support, as detailed in the book, that also contains a lot of common sense, plain English explanations of how the science connects to people's behavior in romantic relationships. It is not pointed at people looking to explore a failed relationship, it is equally interesting and applicable to people who have had success in romantic relationships as those who haven't, and everyone in between. Dr. Amen writes in a straight forward, engaging, and friendly manner, like a friend would speak to you.The book also contains some information that I have seen in some of Dr. Amen's other books concerning how to improve your brain health. Those tips, such as about specific nutritional supplements that may help people with different types of issues, are very helpful.

No, it's not from the heart, but the brain. This organ seems to control nearly every bodily function, which do their "thing" at the brain's bidding.If you don't have a healthy (satisfying) sex life, for example, you can blame a good portion of that on the brain--excluding too much plaque in the capillaries.As the book's former title--Sex on the Brain--suggested, this is about romance and sex and how your brain's health and thinking affects your intimate relatiohship/s.Although, author Amen deals a lot with scientific research via brain scanning, there is much of what we might call wisdom espoused.Amen gets into the benefits of the judicious use of antidepressants as well as natural supplements. Sprinkled throughout are interesting facts (using indefinite research language, alas) of how and why it is the brain that controls one's sex life, and how the brain can be aided to benefit this part of our life's enjoyment. Those chemicals we take to help us with our personality and sex life work on the brain and, in turn, it creates effects in our thoughts, desires and behaviors.Does Amen get carried away with his scientific brain scanning research? At times. I found myself skipping pages that were too erudite or uninteresting, but, for the most part, he is a real educator and motivator.I consider the book at least as important as any love manual. You'll forget the multiple facts and suggestions, so you'll want to keep the book.If you want a natural approach to solving ED (erectile dysfunction), for example, he's got that, too. ED affects many more men than I thought.Something you may not have expected are his suggestions on courtship. This is a book of facts, hints and demonstrable results. You'll want to know all of them.Near the end of the book he touts his unique brain scanning technique called SPECT--worth checking out if you're having any romantic or sexual problems that other methods don't seem to solve. I would tend to make his scanning a first choice. Costs money, but life is short, so enjoy it.

Very good book - well organized. Right up front, it presents a concise, but not cumbersome, review of the various areas of the brain and the effects of their 'malfunctioning' (so-to-speak) within intimate relationships. I have already changed my diet based on my unique brain patterns...brought others in to discuss with my therapist...all based on that simple brain analysis test. The test rang true with what my analyst has observed (and my partners). I also see and feel improvement in the way I come across to others and the ways they affect me. Have gleaned important insights into my partner's motivations and trigger-points. I'd recommend this little book to anyone who's on the self-growth path and wants to understand not only the power of the brain, but the power of the courageous soul that's trying to harness it - in order to love more deeply. It's been a great life-changer for me.

I hope that this book is read by everyone who is interested in learning why we behave in certain manners as it relates to relationships. I am a psychotherapist and have taken the liberty to share parts of Dr. Amen's book with some of my clients. You cannot imagine the response I am receiving. From drop open mouths, to blank looks ... people are amazed by how our brain plays such a significant role in relationships! I have read "Charge Your Brain -Change Your Life" also written by Dr. Amen. Both are must reads for those interested in achieving successful relationships. I love it and will read it over and over. Jennifer Donovan, R.N., Psy.D The Brain in Love: 12 Lessons to Enhance Your Love Life

Loved this book. A lot of information but extremely helpful. I highly recommend if you are having trouble in your relationship or if you are a professional needing resources. Excellent choice!